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January Happenings at the Library For Kids January 5, 1-2 p.m. Ages 3-10 with family. Join us for a storytime and activities featuring Pinkalicious and Peterrific! January 11, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Join us for Roller Girl-themed crafts and activities with some special guests--derby players from the Rose City Rollers roller derby league! January 22, 4-5 p.m. Grades K-5 with adult. Find out if you can match a beaver's skills by understanding water flow to create your own dam. See and touch a beaver pelt and skull tol learn what adaptations make them one of nature's most effective builders. For Kids at Murray Scholls January 4, 4-5 p.m. Grades K-5 with family. Join us for crafts and activities as we explore amazing countries. Jan. 4: Iceland January 19, 4-5 p.m. Ages 2-6 with family. We all love hats! Join us for crafts and activities. January 25, 4-5 p.m. Grades K-5 with family. Join us for unicorn crafts and activities! For Teens December 21-January 8, during library hours Stop by the Teen Room at the main library or the Murray Scholls branch and pick up a card with quick challenges, or download and print a PDF from the Teen Events page. Complete the activities and you could win $50! There will be two prizes, one for middle school and one for high school. January 2, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Join us for an hour of making! We will supply plenty of craft materials. January 26, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Grades 6-12. The letters are out! You won't want to miss this "To All the Boys I've Loved Before" movie and book party with crafts and yogurt drinks! Check out the rest of the teen events calendar! For Adults How to Pee, Poop & Barf in Space, with Dr. Jan Dabrowski January 8, 2019, 6:30PM-7:30PM Learn how astronauts live in space! Astronauts can stay in space for months at a time, orbiting the Earth in the International Space Station. If you think of space travel as a very, very long road trip, you can imagine what a challenge it can be to take care of life's necessities in a zero-gravity environment. In this fascinating talk, Dr. Dabrowski will explore the deeper (and more human) meaning of "going" where no one has gone before. Citizenship ClassJanuary 9, 2019, 6:30PM-8:00PM Prepare for US citizenship at the library, with teachers from Mission: Citizen! This class runs for eight weeks, and you are encouraged to attend each week to get the most out of the class. We speak many languages! Free and open to the public; registration is required, but can be completed in-person at class. Registration required. Story Slam: Space EditionJanuary 10, 2019, 7:00PM-8:30PM In honor of our community-wide read book, "The Wanderers" by Meg Howrey, "Space" will be the theme. Everything involves space, whether it is inner, outer, or the space between… The Beaverton City Library Story Slam is a friendly, open-mic storytelling forum. Potential storytellers will put their names in a hat; names will be picked from the hat and those chosen will take to the stage to tell their true, personal, 5- to 8-minute story. Come put your name in the hat to tell a story or come just to enjoy the show as a spectator! Stories must be told from memory and should have a personal connection. The winner receives a $10 gift certificate to The Book Corner. Recommended for ages 13 and up. Potential storytellers should arrive 15 minutes early to speak with the event host about their planned story. Community Crafting for Adults: Space-themed Origami with Yuki MartinJanuary 14, 2019, 6:00PM-7:30PM Did you know that the concept of origami has been used by astronauts in space to create solar arrays that generate power for the International Space Station? These origami-inspired solar arrays are compactly folded at the time of launch, and then expanded to cover a large area once in space. Origami artist Yuki Martin will demonstrate a variety of collapsible folding methods used in space and teach participants to fold using one of these methods. She will also teach fun space-inspired origami, like an alien and a star. Registration required. Solopreneur: Being Your Own Boss January 23, 2019, 6:00PM-7:30PM Are you a freelancer, artist, encore entrepreneur, or other solo entrepreneur who wants to earn more and work fewer hours? Start generating a steady stream of clients who value your craft and pay premium prices for your products and services with our program designed specifically for solo entrepreneurs who want to avoid the limited income after retirement. January 23, 2019, 6:00PM-7:30PM Since the beginning of human-powered flight, engineers have sought to recreate flight missions in safe environments for training, practice, and research. In this talk, Dr. Kaiser will provide a historical overview of human-in-the-loop simulations, culminating in full-mission simulation capabilities similar to those described in the book, The Wanderers. Space-themed Board Gaming January 26, 2019, 2:00PM-5:00PM This event is part of the One Book, One Beaverton program. Come conquer the final frontier… board game style! We will have Mars/space-themed games available for open play, courtesy of Game House Cafe. Bring your kids, bring your neighbors, bring grandma and grandpa - all ages welcome! Film Showing: "Gravity" January 29, 2019, 6:00PM-8:00PM See the Academy Award-winning film on the big screen! Two astronauts find themselves stranded in space after a disastrous accident destroys their shuttle and wipes out the rest of their crew. Starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney. PG-13, 91 min. Using the Business Model Canvas for Planning Your Small Business January 30, 2019, 6:00PM-7:30PM Are you curious about starting your own business? Do you like a visual layout instead of complicated business plans? Enjoy mapping out the feasibility of your new business with the Business Model Canvas. Learn more about what to consider before taking the leap, as well as some tips for getting started writing your business plan. Ken Norland, the principal of Tech Strategies and a SCORE volunteer, shares some lessons and exercises which explore whether your idea would make a feasible business. SCORE is an all-volunteer organization of retired and working professionals. . Get a personalized reading list courtesy of your friendly library Book Squad! Visit www.BeavertonLibrary.org, click on Adults, and then Request a Personalized Reading List. Answer a few short questions, and you’ll receive an email with book suggestions tailored just for you! Book Discussion Groups for Adults
Book Club at Murray Scholls Reading List Meets on the first Friday of each month at 10 a.m. at BCL Murray Scholls
Recommended Reads Reading List Meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at BCL Main
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Found
by Jeff Newman
Mourning a beloved lost dog who was never found, a young girl bonds with a stray and makes tough decisions about doing the right thing and moving on when the new dog's original owner is found, in a poignant wordless picture book by the author of The Boys. Simultaneous eBook
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The final step
by Ridley Pearson
A conclusion to the popular series that reimagines the early rivalry between Sherlock Holmes and James Moriarty finds the latter enlisting both friends and enemies to solve the mystery surrounding a series of attacks on his family. By the best-selling author of the Kingdom Keepers series. Simultaneous eBook.
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Slayer
by Kiersten White
A debut entry in a new series set in the world of Buffy the Vampire Slayer introduces the daughter of a Watcher's Academy Council member who is forced to protect her loved ones when she is chosen as the world's final slayer. By the best-selling author of The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein. 100,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook
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The Fork, the Witch, and the Worm : Tales from Alagasia: Eragon
by Christopher Paolini
It's been a year since Eragon departed Alagaësia in search of the perfect home to train a new generation of Dragon Riders. Now he is struggling with an endless sea of tasks: constructing a vast dragonhold, wrangling with suppliers, guarding dragon eggs, and dealing with belligerent Urgals and haughty elves. Then a vision from the Eldunarí, unexpected visitors, and an exciting Urgal legend offer a much-needed distraction and a new perspective.
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Diet for a changing climate : food for thought
by Christy Mihaly
"The United Nations supports a compelling solution to world hunger: eat insects! Explore the vast world of unexpected foods that may help solve the global hunger crisis. Weeds, wild plants, invasive and feral species, and bugs are all food for thought. Learn about the nutritional value of various plant and animal species; visit a cricket farm; try a recipe for dandelion pancakes, kudzu salsa, or pickled purslane; and discover more about climate change, sustainability, green agriculture, indigenous foods, farm-to-table restaurants, and how to be an eco-friendly producer, consumer, and chef. Meet average folks and experts in the field who will help you stretch your culinary imagination!" -- From Amazon.com
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The best American essays 2018
by Hilton Als
Edited by a Pulitzer Prize-winning and Guggenheim-honored author, this annual showcase presents the best essays from hundreds of magazines, journals and websites. Original. 30,000 first printing.
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The best American food writing 2018
by Ruth Reichl
Presents a collection of articles on food and drink published in American periodicals in the previous year, including works by such authors as Mary H. K. Choi, Marissa Higgins, and Tejal Rao
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The best American poetry 2018
by Dana Gioia
The 2018 edition of the Best American Poetry collects the most significant poems of the year, chosen by the poet laureate of California, Dana Gioia. Original
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